How far is Jonestown, MS from West Gulfport, MS?
The driving distance from Jonestown, MS to West Gulfport, MS is about 320.9 miles (516.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 282 miles (453.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonestown and West Gulfport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonestown and West Gulfport.
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Start on 2nd Street
77 m · 17 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
62 m · 11 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1625 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Continue straight
1123 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right
630 ft · 10 sec
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Continue straight
10.3 mi · 15 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
23.1 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right
1597 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
147.8 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South
80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South
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Continue straight
2294 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
1914 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.7 mi · 8 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast
1558 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
833 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
57.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Turn straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
129 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonestown and West Gulfport.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Main Street
Merge slight left
148 mi · 02h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Jonestown and Mostly Clear near West Gulfport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jonestown to West Gulfport?
The road trip is about 320.9 miles (516.4 km) and usually takes 05h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.9 miles from Jonestown and 152 miles from West Gulfport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 282 miles (453.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:52 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.23 one way or $84.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jonestown and Mostly Clear near West Gulfport.
Stop Ideas Near Madison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madison.
Union Station
Yazoo City
Hazlehurst station
Vicksburg, MS
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonestown and West Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 281.95 mi (453.75 km).
#1 Jonestown
Jonestown is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3195500, -90.4556500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Gulfport
A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi.
| Population | 71,329 |
| Coordinates | 30.4040900, -89.0942000 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arkansas Avenue (-89.09427, 30.40409)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 516 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.73 | $42.23 | $84.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $47.69 | $95.38 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $52.22 | $104.44 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $65.64 | $131.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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